'Arctic Blast:' Snow, Ice To Threaten Northeast After Windy, Rainy Start To Weekend 'Arctic Blast:' Snow, Ice To Threaten Northeast After Windy, Rainy Start To Weekend
'Arctic Blast:' Snow, Ice To Threaten Northeast After Windy, Rainy Start To Weekend Forecasters are tracking two more storms in the coming days: One bringing heavy rain and wind, the other snow and ice to the Northeast. Thursday, Jan. 11 will be partly sunny with a high near 45 while Friday, Jan. 12 will be the same, before rain begins in the evening, the National Weather Service says.  The heaviest rain will fall at night and could result in major flooding adding to the damage for the mid-week storm. Quieter conditions are expected today before the next system arrives Friday afternoon into the weekend. Expect another... Posted by US National Weather Service Bal…
Paramus Homes Hit By Falling Trees, Wires (STORM DAMAGE UPDATE) Paramus Homes Hit By Falling Trees, Wires (STORM DAMAGE UPDATE)
Paramus Homes Hit By Falling Trees, Wires (Storm Damage Update) North Jersey residents are feeling the impact of this week's storm with thousands still without power and schools closed or delayed. In Bergen County, houses were hit on East Midland Avenue in Paramus and on Sunset Avenue in Englewood. A Mahwah police officer also escaped serious injury when a falling tree struck his cruiser. Route 17 was closed in both directions at various times in multiple spots, including in Hasbrouck Heights around 9:30 p.m., in East Rutherford just before midnight and in Rochelle Park about an hour later. A stretch of Route 46 in Lodi also was under water, as we…
Another Storm Nears: Weather Service Warns Of Event Causing More Flooding In NJ, PA Another Storm Nears: Weather Service Warns Of Event Causing More Flooding In NJ, PA
Another Storm Nears: Weather Service Warns Of Event Causing More Flooding In NJ, PA Yet another storm system is working its way toward the region, the National Weather Service warns. Northern New Jersey and Southeast Pennsylvania will remain in a flood stage through the end of the week, when the second storm is set to arrive, the NWS said. That storm will begin Friday evening, Jan. 12, with rainfall continuing overnight into Saturday, Jan. 13, the weather service said. That storm will also be accompanied by new flooding and damaging winds. While recovery is underway from the storm that affected our region last night, another storm is gearing up to affect our... Posted…
Tracking Weekend Snow, Mid-Week Rain Storms Both Heading Toward Northeast Tracking Weekend Snow, Mid-Week Rain Storms Both Heading Toward Northeast
Tracking Weekend Snow, Mid-Week Rain Storms Both Heading Toward Northeast Parts of the region will be shoveling out of several inches of snow from the weekend when another strong storm system moves in, forecasters are saying. On Friday, Jan. 5, the National Weather Service released a new model showing between eight and 12 inches of snow in Sussex and Warren counties in New Jersey, and the Pocono mountains in PA (scroll for map). The chance of snow isn't looking good for greater Philadelphia this weekend, the NWS says, noting snow-lovers in the area will be "disappointed" by this weekend's system. "Our latest forecast has only a 3% chance of seeing 1" or more of …
Midweek Downpours Expected To Bring 3 Inches Of Rain, Travel Delays To East Coast Midweek Downpours Expected To Bring 3 Inches Of Rain, Travel Delays To East Coast
Midweek Downpours Expected To Bring 3 Inches Of Rain, Travel Delays To East Coast A new storm system tracking along the East Coast is expected to drop several inches of rain on the region in the next two days, meteorologists say. Rainfall is expected to begin along the mid-Atlantic Tuesday night, Dec. 26, and make its way north through Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the New York City area on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 27. Flooding and travel delays are to be expected from Virginia to New England, the Passaic, Ramapo and Raritan rivers in New Jersey most likely to experience flooding, according to AccuWeather. This is not good news for municipalities across Passaic County w…
Post-Christmas Storm Ends 2023 With Days Of Rain, Possible Flooding Post-Christmas Storm Ends 2023 With Days Of Rain, Possible Flooding
Post-Christmas Storm Ends 2023 With Days Of Rain, Possible Flooding The chances of a white Christmas this year are looking slim, and the end of the year is looking wet. The holiday weekend will be mostly dry with mild temps before a post-Christmas storm moves in over the Northeast on Tuesday night, Dec. 26, according to AccuWeather. Once the rain starts, though, it's not expected to stop until the end of the week, according to AccuWeather.  More than five inches of rain fell in the first 20 days of December alone — 1.5 times the historical average, the weather outlet said. In Philadelphia, more than twice the average amount of rain fell: 6.22 inches, …
State Of Emergency Declared As Flooding Worsens In NJ Town State Of Emergency Declared As Flooding Worsens In NJ Town
State Of Emergency Declared As Flooding Worsens In NJ Town A New Jersey town where flooding has apparently worsened since the weekend storm has declared a State of Emergency. Wayne Township residents in areas that are prone to flooding were urged to self-evacuate on Monday, Dec. 18. As of Tuesday, Dec. 19, the area from the Passaic River at Little Falls "entered major flood stage" and was only expected to rise until cresting this evening, township officials said. The rising waters were expected to directly affect other areas of town, with multiple road closures reported.  The National Weather Service had issued flood warnings and urged …
Thousands Without Power, Roads Flooded, Schools Delayed In North Jersey After Storm Thousands Without Power, Roads Flooded, Schools Delayed In North Jersey After Storm
Thousands Without Power, Roads Flooded, Schools Delayed In North Jersey After Storm Rain from a Sunday, Dec. 17 storm closed roads and delayed school openings across New Jersey on Monday, Dec. 18. Thousands of residents were without power as of 9 a.m. According to the PSE&G outage map, the following areas did not have power: Bergen: 3,764 (Most in New Milford, Elmwood Park, Garfield) Hudson: 4,095 (Most in Bayonne, North Bergen) Passaic: 2,718 (Most in Clifton, Passaic) Union: 660 Flooding is ongoing in several areas this morning with 2 to 5 inches of rain reported so far. DO NOT drive through... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/M…
Murphy Warns NJ Residents To Prepare For Heavy Rain, Flooding, Strong Winds Murphy Warns NJ Residents To Prepare For Heavy Rain, Flooding, Strong Winds
Murphy Warns NJ Residents To Prepare For Heavy Rain, Flooding, Strong Winds New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is warning residents of a powerful storm expected to slam the region this weekend. The "powerhouse" storm expected to arrive on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 17 will have the look and feel of a tropical system, AccuWeather says. ⚠️ Weekend weather warning ⚠️ Prepare for heavy rain 🌧️,  flooding 💧, and strong winds 💨 Sunday into Monday across the state.Stay safe, NJ! — Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) December 16, 2023 A flood watch has been issued for nearly the entire state, along with greater Philadelphia and the…
Severe Flood Threat: Intense Downpours Forecast This Weekend Across Northeast Severe Flood Threat: Intense Downpours Forecast This Weekend Across Northeast
Severe Flood Threat: Intense Downpours Forecast This Weekend Across Northeast The Northeast is in store for another rainy weekend, this time with a possibility of flooding. According to AccuWeather meteorologists and the National Weather Service, severe downpours are posing a threat to the region. Strong to severe storms were expected across the region Friday, afternoon, July 14, and continue over the course of the weekend, the National Weather Service says. Showers and t-storms, a few of which could be severe, are likely mainly during the afternoon & evening hours the next... Posted by US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington on Friday, July 14, 20…
Animals Displaced By Flooding Rescued By North Jersey Shelter Animals Displaced By Flooding Rescued By North Jersey Shelter
Animals Displaced By Flooding Rescued By North Jersey Shelter The dedicated workers of a North Jersey animal shelter worked tirelessly to save more than a dozen displaced pets from the floodwaters ravaging one of its partners in Vermont. St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Mendham saved three dogs and 15 cats following a treacherous drive to the Windham County Humane Society in Brattleboro, Vermont. While the Windham shelter itself was left intact, many surrounding areas sustained serious damage due to the “intense rainstorms caused catastrophic flooding:” 🚨 Tonight, St. Hubert’s is taking in animals from our shelter partner Windham County Hu…
Flooding Downpours, Thunderstorms To Follow Another Day Of High Heat In Northeast Flooding Downpours, Thunderstorms To Follow Another Day Of High Heat In Northeast
Flooding Downpours, Thunderstorms To Follow Another Day Of High Heat In Northeast It's a summer of the extremes so far in the Northeast. Friday, July 7 is expected to be the last day of humid and scorching temps, and Saturday, July 8 will be the first of many for drenching downpours, according to AccuWeather meteorologists. Friday is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 90, and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a high just below 90, and a chance of showers in the afternoon and thunderstorms in the evening. According to AccuWeather, travel conditions are expected to deteriorate Sunday, July 9, from the afternoon into t…